Ghost Opera
Kamelot · 2007
44 min · 11 tracks · power metal
A dramatic fusion of symphonic elements and powerful metal riffs that evoke a haunting narrative experience.
Why this album works
'Ghost Opera' debuted at number 134 on the Billboard 200 chart, demonstrating Kamelot's rising stature in the metal scene. The album received positive reviews from various publications, highlighting its ambitious storytelling and musical complexity, which contributed to its ongoing influence in the power metal genre.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions
- Context
- Released in 2007, 'Ghost Opera' is Kamelot's sixth studio album and marks a pivotal point in their career where they solidified their identity within the power metal genre. Following the critical success of 'The Black Halo' in 2005, this album further explores thematic storytelling with a blend of orchestral arrangements and heavy instrumentation, showcasing the band's artistic growth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Manowar· Majesty· Amberian Dawn
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Solitaire 1:00
- 2 Rule the World Standout 3:40
- 3 Ghost Opera Standout 4:06
- 4 The Human Stain 4:01
- 5 Blücher 4:03
- 6 Love You to Death Standout 5:13
- 7 Up Through the Ashes 4:59
- 8 Mourning Star 4:37
- 9 Silence of the Darkness 3:43
- 10 Anthem 4:24
- 11 EdenEcho 4:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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